forager
Definitions
A person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions.
A person who searches for and gathers wild food resources, such as plants or fungi.
Examples
The forest forager spent the entire morning searching for wild mushrooms and edible berries.
As an expert forager, she knew exactly which plants were safe to eat and which ones to avoid.
The ancient tribe relied on the skills of each dedicated forager to provide enough food for the community.
Synonyms
gatherer scavenger hunter searcher collector explorer seeker
Antonyms
provider producer cultivator farmer distributor supplier grower